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Sam Elliott Filmography: Every Movie and TV Show in Order

All 71 Sam Elliott roles in chronological order (1955 to 2024): 51 movies and 20 TV series.

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How many movies and TV shows has Sam Elliott been in? This complete Sam Elliott filmography lists 71 credited roles (51 films, 20 TV series), in chronological order from 1955 to 2024, with links to our full guides where available.

Sam Elliott movies in order

  • The Way West (1967) as Missouri Townsman (uncredited)
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) as Card Player #2
  • Frogs (1972) as Pickett Smith
  • Lifeguard (1976) as Rick Carlson
  • The Legacy (1978) as Pete Danner
  • The Shadow Riders (1982) as Dal Traven
  • Mask (1985) as Gar
  • The Quick and the Dead (1987) as Con Villian
  • Fatal Beauty (1987) as Mike Marshak
  • Shakedown (1988) as Richie Marks
  • Road House (1989) as Wade Garrett
  • Prancer (1989) as John Riggs
  • Sibling Rivalry (1990) as Charles Turner, Jr.
  • Conagher (1991) as Conn Conagher
  • Rush (1991) as Dodd
  • Gettysburg (1993) as Brig. Gen. John Buford
  • Tombstone (1993) as Virgil Earp
  • The Desperate Trail (1994) as Marshall Bill Speakes
  • Buffalo Girls (1995) as Wild Bill Hickok
  • The Final Cut (1995) as John Pierce
  • The Big Lebowski (1998) as The Stranger
  • The Hi-Lo Country (1998) as Jim Ed Love
  • Fail Safe (2000) as Congressman Raskob
  • The Contender (2000) as Kermit Newman
  • We Were Soldiers (2002) as Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley
  • Hulk (2003) as Ross
  • Off the Map (2003) as Charley
  • Thank You for Smoking (2005) as Lorne Lutch
  • The Alibi (2006) as The Mormon
  • Avenger (2006) as Calvin Dexter
  • Barnyard (2006) as Ben (voice)
  • Ghost Rider (2007) as Carter Slade / Phantom Rider
  • The Golden Compass (2007) as Lee Scoresby
  • Up in the Air (2009) as Maynard Finch
  • Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) as Clay Wheeler
  • Marmaduke (2010) as Chupadogra (voice)
  • The Big Bang (2011) as Simon Kestral
  • November Christmas (2011) as Jess Sanford
  • The Company You Keep (2012) as Mac McLeod
  • Milius (2013) as Self
  • Draft Day (2014) as Coach Moore
  • I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) as Bill
  • Grandma (2015) as Karl
  • Digging for Fire (2015) as Pop Pop
  • The Good Dinosaur (2015) as Butch (voice)
  • Rock Dog (2016) as Fleetwood Yak (voice)
  • The Hero (2017) as Lee Hayden
  • A Star Is Born (2018) as Bobby Maine
  • The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2019) as Calvin Barr
  • I Am Patrick Swayze (2019) as Self
  • Lady and the Tramp (2019) as Trusty (voice)

Sam Elliott TV shows

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Frequently asked questions

How many movies has Sam Elliott been in?

Sam Elliott has 51 credited film roles and 20 TV roles, for a total of 71 credits from 1955 to 2024.

What was Sam Elliott's first major role?

Gunsmoke (1955).

What is Sam Elliott's most recent project?

Landman (2024).

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